Maintenance Team Leader: Drive Reliability & CI (37.5h)

Amazon Filters Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Profit Share Scheme

Volunteering Days

Early Finish Fridays

Annual Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Gym Discounts

Job summary

Amazon Filters Ltd is seeking a proactive Maintenance Team Leader to drive reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement across our manufacturing site in the UK. You will lead three Maintenance Technicians, plan maintenance, reduce downtime and foster a safe, high-performing team culture.

Working alongside Production, Engineering and Senior Management, you will balance preventative maintenance, breakdown support and process improvements, while developing your team and delivering operational

Qualifications

• Significant maintenance and engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous supervisory, Team Leader or people management experience.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and manage a diverse team.
• Experience conducting appraisals, providing feedback and managing performance.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands effectively.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and operational compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and prioritise maintenance activities across the site, balancing preventative maintenance, breakdown response and improvement projects.
• Own and manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme, ensuring all tasks are completed to the required standard and timeframe.
• Coordinate a prompt and effective response to equipment and machinery breakdowns.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain effective spares and consumables management to support maintenance requirements.
• Lead and develop a team of three Maintenance Technicians, creating a positive, accountable and collaborative working environment.
• Set clear expectations, objectives and priorities for individuals and the team.
• Conduct appraisals, provide regular feedback and support the development of team members.
• Manage performance, attendance and conduct matters in partnership with the People & Culture team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities as required.
• Act as the key link between the maintenance team and the wider business.
• Build strong working relationships with Production, Engineering, Facilities and Senior Management teams.
• Communicate priorities, progress and performance clearly to both the maintenance team and business stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively to support operational targets and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, improve efficiency and enhance maintenance processes.
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs, including machine downtime, breakdown trends, response times and repeat failures.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities.
• Support adherence to ISO standards and company quality requirement.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Health & Safety

Education

Engineering qualifications or certifications

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Amazon Filters Ltd is seeking a proactive Maintenance Team Leader to drive reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement across our manufacturing site in the UK. You will lead three Maintenance Technicians, plan maintenance, reduce downtime and foster a safe, high-performing team culture.

Working alongside Production, Engineering and Senior Management, you will balance preventative maintenance, breakdown support and process improvements, while developing your team and delivering operational